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Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

Henrico Newsflash

Star-studded class of 9 to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame during Henrico ceremony • Power solutions company announces $50M Henrico expansion

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 10, 2025

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

Henrico Newsflash

Schedule changes coming to Staples Mill Amtrak station ahead of new Potomac River bridge construction • Airport in Sandston records 3.5 inches of snow during winter storm

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 9, 2025

Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico School Board makes $48M request to county for 'much-needed' maintenance funds • Girl killed, woman hurt in Henrico hotel party shooting

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 8, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2025

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 7, 2025

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

Henrico Newsflash

Resonance performance this weekend a production of the West End Academy-based Conflux Dance Theater • Henrico nonprofit opened doors for Christmas celebration on Giving Tuesday

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 5, 2025

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Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico supervisors shoot down 370-home development proposed near Wyndham Forest, citing area’s overcrowded schools • Winter Weather Advisory: Tracking snow in Virginia on Friday

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 4, 2025

'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

Henrico Newsflash

'Grief is a lonely thing' – Henrico homicide vigil remembers victims • Henrico supervisors establish animal cruelty registry, approve new solar power facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 3, 2025

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

Henrico Newsflash

‘Is any of this even necessary?’ – some Henrico School Board members question the need for redistricting • Spanberger endorses Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor in congressional race

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 2, 2025

How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

Henrico Newsflash

How the Chick-fil-A menu led to national recognition for group of Tucker HS students • Henrico site is featured destination in Virginia 250 Passport

, and Citizen Staff Reports

December 1, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 23-29, 2025

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher , and Citizen Staff Reports

November 30, 2025

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

Henrico Newsflash

Plans for bright, airy consolidated security checkpoint design highlighted during RIC meeting • Virginia Lt. Governor-Elect joins Henrico food pantry for pre-Thanksgiving distribution

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 28, 2025

'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

Henrico Newsflash

'Know Your Rights' event captures Henrico residents’ Constitutional worries • National music acts returning to Innsbrook in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 26, 2025

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime • Sandston business owner surprises Henrico neighbors with turkeys, hams for Thanksgiving

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 25, 2025

Richmond Gun Show showcases weaponry steps from Henrico’s firearms hotspot • Pardon me: Vithoulkas gives holiday reprieve to aging bird

Henrico Newsflash

Richmond Gun Show showcases weaponry steps from Henrico’s firearms hotspot • Pardon me: Vithoulkas gives holiday reprieve to aging bird

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 24, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review - Nov. 16-22, 2025

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 23, 2025

Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents • Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

Henrico Newsflash

Proposed data center incites opposition from hundreds of Henrico, Hanover residents • Trinity Care grand opening turns a family’s fatal addiction battle into critical health services in Henrico and beyond

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 21, 2025

Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance • Tractor-trailer driver charged with reckless driving after 5-car crash on I-295 in Henrico

Henrico Newsflash

Plans for 358-home development along Nuckols Road advance • Tractor-trailer driver charged with reckless driving after 5-car crash on I-295 in Henrico

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 20, 2025

CVWMA expanding food scrap composting • Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October

Henrico Newsflash

CVWMA expanding food scrap composting • Henrico Police share results after focusing efforts on domestic violence in October

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 19, 2025

Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina • Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth

Henrico Newsflash

Inaugural seeds planted at new Henrico County community farm groundbreaking in Varina • Proposed housing developments strike continued debate over Henrico’s population growth

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 18, 2025

Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program • Investigation substantiates neglect after Henrico nursing home resident's wound 'infested' with maggots

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico County farms to be featured on Virginia Farm Bureau Real Virginia program • Investigation substantiates neglect after Henrico nursing home resident's wound 'infested' with maggots

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 17, 2025

Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire • Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico sues Virginia Racing Commission over decision to award license to Roseshire • Henrico Chief of Staff Tretina named executive director of Henrico EDA

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 14, 2025

Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days • Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

Henrico Newsflash

Data shows Roseshire generated $5.6M in HHR revenue during first several days • Henrico SNAP recipients will get 90% of usual benefits in November

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 13, 2025

Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties • Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico to consider selling county water to Powhatan, Cumberland counties • Federal shutdown strains Virginia’s skies as controllers work without pay

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 12, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposals for 358 new homes in Glen Allen, 103 in Eastern Henrico • Henrico WWII veteran, 103, holds fond memories of Paris, savoring freedom

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Planning Commission to weigh proposals for 358 new homes in Glen Allen, 103 in Eastern Henrico • Henrico WWII veteran, 103, holds fond memories of Paris, savoring freedom

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 11, 2025

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger • NOVA Aquatics opens second-floor expansion at Regency facility

Henrico Newsflash

Across Henrico, SNAP cuts create uncertainty, increase hunger • NOVA Aquatics opens second-floor expansion at Regency facility

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 10, 2025

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting • ELECTION 2025: Every precinct in Henrico turned bluer this year

Henrico Newsflash

'I’m struggling' – Federal airport workers direct concerns to Henrico Congressman Rob Wittman at sparsely attended RIC meeting • ELECTION 2025: Every precinct in Henrico turned bluer this year

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 7, 2025

Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers • Annual bike build takes over raceway

Henrico Newsflash

Flight restrictions at major airports could impact Richmond International Airport travelers • Annual bike build takes over raceway

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 6, 2025

Virginia's blue wave hit Henrico; voters said it was a long time coming • ELECTION 2025: PHOTOS – Henrico votes

Henrico Newsflash

Virginia's blue wave hit Henrico; voters said it was a long time coming • ELECTION 2025: PHOTOS – Henrico votes

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 5, 2025

Henrico student's 'Camera Check Out' project helping Henrico schools • ELECTION 2025: Midday update – Half of Henrico’s registered voters have cast ballots

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico student's 'Camera Check Out' project helping Henrico schools • ELECTION 2025: Midday update – Half of Henrico’s registered voters have cast ballots

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 4, 2025

In House District 57, Henrico’s most competitive race centers around data centers, affordability – and Trump • Fight at Tucker HS involved homemade weapon with razor blades

Henrico Newsflash

In House District 57, Henrico’s most competitive race centers around data centers, affordability – and Trump • Fight at Tucker HS involved homemade weapon with razor blades

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 3, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in review - Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2025

, and Citizen Staff Reports

November 2, 2025

Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues • Va. cuts early childhood sites ‘needing support’ in half

Henrico Newsflash

Despite low morale, Richmond International Airport's federal employees work without pay as government shutdown continues • Va. cuts early childhood sites ‘needing support’ in half

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 31, 2025

Henrico County donates $100,000 to support Feed More during SNAP cuts • Central Virginia localities fund 60-bed winter surge shelter for homeless

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico County donates $100,000 to support Feed More during SNAP cuts • Central Virginia localities fund 60-bed winter surge shelter for homeless

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 30, 2025

ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting • Henrico County Land Use Plan (2026 vs. proposed 2045)

Henrico Newsflash

ICE deportation flights, government shutdown’s impact on federal workers hang over Capital Region Airport Commission meeting • Henrico County Land Use Plan (2026 vs. proposed 2045)

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 29, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

National recognition. Local impact.

, and Tom Lappas, Citizen Publisher

October 29, 2025

‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan • Henrico County begins process to establish local animal cruelty registry

Henrico Newsflash

‘Bigger than Varina’; residents react to Henrico’s proposed conservation plan • Henrico County begins process to establish local animal cruelty registry

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 28, 2025

SNAP cuts: Henrico County food banks and pantries brace for a surging need • Henrico’s residential leaf-collection programs to begin in November

Henrico Newsflash

SNAP cuts: Henrico County food banks and pantries brace for a surging need • Henrico’s residential leaf-collection programs to begin in November

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 27, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 19-25, 2025

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 26, 2025

Stories are in the spotlight for Henrico refugee resettlement agency fundraiser • Retired Henrico sheriff makes plea to candidates: 'Talk about mental illness'

Henrico Newsflash

Stories are in the spotlight for Henrico refugee resettlement agency fundraiser • Retired Henrico sheriff makes plea to candidates: 'Talk about mental illness'

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 24, 2025

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves 251 new homes in Tuckahoe and Fairfield districts • Saudi firefighters graduate from Henrico Fire training program

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Board of Supervisors approves 251 new homes in Tuckahoe and Fairfield districts • Saudi firefighters graduate from Henrico Fire training program

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 23, 2025

Henrico officials in talks to create first animal cruelty registry in Virginia • Why these Wyndham residents oppose proposed 400-acre data center campus near their community

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico officials in talks to create first animal cruelty registry in Virginia • Why these Wyndham residents oppose proposed 400-acre data center campus near their community

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 22, 2025

Diwali observed in Henrico County through religious, cultural and culinary practices • Henrico School Board to hold public hearing on redistricting proposal Oct. 23

Henrico Newsflash

Diwali observed in Henrico County through religious, cultural and culinary practices • Henrico School Board to hold public hearing on redistricting proposal Oct. 23

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 21, 2025

Frustrated neighbors speak out as Henrico road closure drags on • Leonard wins final Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament in Henrico; new tournament to enter region in 2026

Henrico Newsflash

Frustrated neighbors speak out as Henrico road closure drags on • Leonard wins final Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament in Henrico; new tournament to enter region in 2026

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 20, 2025

Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver • Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline

Henrico Newsflash

Frontier launches direct service from RIC to Atlanta, Denver • Speaker asks 2 Henrico supervisors to rescind endorsements of Jay Jones; they decline

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 17, 2025

Henrico’s Challenger Day brings students baseball, inclusivity, and little moments of joy • GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico’s Challenger Day brings students baseball, inclusivity, and little moments of joy • GRTC ends Route 56 service in Eastern Henrico Oct. 17, following expansion of LINK zone

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 16, 2025

Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by driver in West End • Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket

Henrico Newsflash

Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by driver in West End • Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 15, 2025

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September • Developer withdraws controversial data center proposal for Darbytown Road site in Varina

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico congressional representatives express alarm, demand answers from ICE as RIC deportation flights soar to new high in September • Developer withdraws controversial data center proposal for Darbytown Road site in Varina

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 14, 2025

Henrico Planning Commission endorses River Mill expansion, opposes 2 other residential cases • Bed sores, abuse and biohazards: What inspections reveal about care and conditions at Henrico nursing home

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Planning Commission endorses River Mill expansion, opposes 2 other residential cases • Bed sores, abuse and biohazards: What inspections reveal about care and conditions at Henrico nursing home

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 13, 2025

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico Rewind: Week in Review – Oct. 5-11, 2025

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 12, 2025

Henrico School Board drops Quioccasin-Tuckahoe redistricting proposal • Vithoulkas: Henrico to take more ‘cautious approach’ in spending, focus on redevelopment

Henrico Newsflash

Henrico School Board drops Quioccasin-Tuckahoe redistricting proposal • Vithoulkas: Henrico to take more ‘cautious approach’ in spending, focus on redevelopment

, and Citizen Staff Reports

October 10, 2025